Purchasing Assistant

Job overview

The Purchasing Assistant role is onsite in South Beloit, IL, with starting pay of $20–$22 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule on first shift. Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is recruiting for a customer in South Beloit. The role supports purchasing, inventory management, vendor communications, and supply-chain operations. By processing orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining records, and coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, the assistant helps keep materials and parts available for production and other business needs.

What you'll do

• Support the Purchasing Manager with procurement of materials, parts, and supplies
• process purchase orders and maintain records
• communicate with vendors about pricing, lead times, order status, and deliveries
• track shipments
• maintain inventory records and assist with audits and cycle counts
• enter purchasing, inventory, and production data in ERP/MRP systems
• complete stock requisitions and open production jobs
• assist with supplier pricing and terms
• support small-package shipping
• inspect incoming materials and back up stockroom operations
• process customer spare-parts orders as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing assistant

procurement

inventory management

erp/mrp

vendor communications

south beloit il

hughes recruiting & consulting

$20–$22/hr

first shift

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, weekly pay, direct deposit, paid training, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of purchasing or procurement-related experience and ERP/MRP system experience. High school diploma or GED required.

About the employer

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.